Top pick: #7 (EPIC CAST) - Nice debut saw him sprint clear early, set fast fractions, and finish second of six, beaten 1 1/2 lengths while 6 clear of the show runner. He's been given 5 weeks off to recover, has three solid works since, and trainer Steve Sherman drops him to the local bottom for maidens ($8000). The horse to beat.
2nd pick: #2 (Summer Arrow) - He pressed the pace in his debut and held gamely to finish second to a much the best winner. Good barn (Jed Josephson) has worked him twice since and gelding is the main danger. Win candidate.